China, Russia to hold naval exercise near Qingdao

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China's Ministry of National Defense announced that China and Russia will carry out a naval exercise in waters and airspace near Qingdao in July, followed by a joint maritime patrol in the Pacific Ocean, identifying the activities as part of the 'Joint Sea 2026' program and an annual cooperation plan between the two countries. The announcement confirms scheduled, coordinated naval activity and will shape near-term maritime operations where the exercises and subsequent patrol occur, prompting attention from regional maritime watchers and defense observers monitoring movement and coordination at sea.

China and Russia will conduct naval exercises and a Pacific maritime patrol.